Live From Keck: Hunt for the Cosmic Dark Ages
Join us for a rare look into an observing run at the W. M. Keck Observatory, home of the two largest and most scientifically productive telescopes on Earth. Caltech’s Dr. Richard […]
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Astronomy Talk: Examining the Planet-Forming Zone Around New Stars
W. M. Keck Observatory astronomer Greg Doppmann will give a talk on circumstellar disks that surround newly formed stars. The inner regions of such disks are where rocky, and perhaps […]
Keep Looking Up: Total Lunar Eclispe
People in Hawaii are in prime position to view a total lunar eclipse tonight—one of two expected this year. After the full moon rises at sunset tonight, the eclipse will […]
Astronomy Talk: Zooming into the Center of our Galaxy with Keck Observatory
The Galactic Center Group at UCLA has used the W. M. Keck Observatory for the past two decades to observe the center of the Milky Way at the highest angular […]
Astronomy Talk: First Light in the Universe, The End of the Cosmic Dark Ages
This Cosmic Video was produced from the June 19, 2014 Astronomy Talk given at Kahilu Theatre. The original description is below:In the first several hundred million years after the Big […]
Live From Keck Observatory: The Supermassive Black Hole
Join us for a rare look into an observing run at the W. M. Keck Observatory, home of the two largest and most scientifically productive telescopes on Earth. Both of […]
Astronomy Talk: A Deep View on the Early Universe, Extreme Makeovers and Overweight Galaxies
As the building blocks of the Universe, galaxies are massive structures that can contain trillions of stars. Galaxies in today’s Universe show a striking diversity among their properties, with large […]
Cosmic Movie: Particle Fever
DOORS OPEN AT 6:00p MOVIE STARTS AT 6:30pFor the first time, a film gives audiences a front row seat to a significant and inspiring scientific breakthrough as it happens. Particle Fever follows […]
TEDx Kamuela
Our very own Greg Wirth and Jason Chin will be be two of the presenters at this first-ever TEDx event at the Kahilu Theatre. Please go to: http://www.ted.com/tedx/events/12052 for tickets and more information.
Waimea Solar System Walk
The Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope and W. M. Keck Observatory are sponsoring the Waimea Solar System Walk from 10am-2pm on November 8th. The walk turns Waimea into a scale model of our […]
Cosmic Cup: Hawaiian-Style Polo Match Fundraiser
Please join us for a festive, Hawaiian-style polo afternoon and support the frontiers of discovery! The match is being held in conjunction with the Mauna Kea Polo Club.Gates Open at […]
Astronomy Talk: The Art and Science of the Weather on the Island of Hawaii
University of Hawaii Meterorology Professor, Steven Businger will offer a layman’s look at the amazing variety of weather experienced by the Island of Hawaii and will include lots of imagery and illustrations. […]